GALE IN CONTEXT: RESEARCH YOUR PERSUASIVE PAPER

OPPOSING Choose a topic and explore perspectives. Then build a

convincing argument supported by trusted evidence.
VIEWPOINTS

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SELECT A TOPIC
Browse Issues in Gale In Context: Opposing
Viewpoints and select a topic of interest. If you
already have an idea, use search tools like
Topic Finder to refine your choice.

REVIEW THE DEBATE

Read Featured Viewpoints on all sides of your
issue. Decide which perspective you will
defend.

FIND SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

Explore Viewpoints, Reference articles,
Magazines, Statistics, and more to collect
important points that support or refute your
stance.

ORGANIZE YOUR ARGUMENTS

As you read, select text to add annotations.
Use different colors to highlight points that
support or refute your argument.
Click Highlights and Notes and View All
Highlights and Notes to access your
annotations.
Cite all your sources at once and use
Send to… to export your work to Google Drive
or Microsoft OneDrive. Then, organize your
evidence into an outline, ending with your
strongest points to conclude a compelling
argument.

WRITE YOUR PAPER

With your evidence identified and organized you are ready to begin the writing process.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is always available if you find you need more
evidence and sources while writing your paper.

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PERSUASIVE PAPER RESEARCH WORKSHEET
Use Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints to find and research a persuasive paper topic. Use the
space below to choose a side, record supporting evidence, and refute arguments against your
perspective.

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TOPIC

YOUR VIEWPOINT

SUPPORTING EVIDENCE ARGUMENTS TO DISPUTE

THESIS STATEMENT
Now that you have organized your evidence, draft a thesis statement for your paper that
introduces the viewpoint you will support with persuasive arguments.

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